January weather forecast
Southfield, MI

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Weather in January

Consistently blanketed in winter's chill, Southfield, Michigan embraces the New Year with an atmospheric medley of frost, chill, and heightened moisture levels. High humidity levels at 84% mold the air's density, concealing the city in fog and cold moisture. A white landscape thrives, as dancers of winter flurries sporadically grace the city skyline. Temperature fluctuations amid this month mustn't be taken lightly; thermometers tend to record a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and sink no lower than 18.1°F (-7.7°C). Despite the frigid weather, the town character radiates warmth quite fitting of a quintessential winter in Michigan.

Temperature

In Southfield, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Southfield, during January, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Southfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 24.06" (611mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Southfield are January through May, October through December. In Southfield, in January, during 13.8 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Southfield, there are 50.1 snowfall days, and 17.13" (435mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Southfield is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of January, in Southfield, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Southfield is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Southfield?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C), January stands out as the coldest month in Southfield.

How cold is it in Southfield in January?

January temperatures in Southfield vary between a high-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low-temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Southfield?

The average relative humidity in January in Southfield, Michigan, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Southfield in January?

In Southfield, during January, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Southfield in January?

In Southfield, Michigan, during January, snow falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Southfield?

In Southfield, Michigan, the average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Southfield?

On the first day of January in Southfield, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Southfield?

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Southfield, Michigan.

How many hours of sunshine does Southfield have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Southfield?

The months with the lowest UV index in Southfield, Michigan, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in Southfield?

In Southfield, Michigan, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Southfield, MI

Average temperature in January - Southfield, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Southfield, MI

Average pressure in January - Southfield, MI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Southfield, MI

Average wind speed in January - Southfield, MI
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Southfield, MI

Average humidity in January - Southfield, MI
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Southfield, MI

Average rainfall in January - Southfield, MI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in January
Southfield, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Southfield, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Southfield, MI

Average snowfall in January - Southfield, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Southfield, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Southfield, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Southfield, MI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Southfield, MI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Southfield, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Southfield, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Southfield, MI

Average UV index in January - Southfield, MI
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Southfield, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Southfield, MI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Southfield, MI

Average visibility in January - Southfield, MI
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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